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Home My WebLink AboutNewland Code Appeal CITY OF HEN I UN AUG 21 2025 Notice of Violation RECEIVED OFFICE and Order to Correct ArTY mLondo Pavvone Mayor • Second Notice Community& Economic Development Gina Estep,Administrator Issued To: Date: 8/14/2025 Code Case No: CODE24-000437 Richard Newland Owner(Tax-Payer): Richard Newland 17040 123rd Ave SE Violation Address: Renton, WA 98058 17040 123rd Ave SE Renton, WA 98058-6043 An inspection of the above premises on 07/08/2024, 08/20/2024, 09/03/2024, 09/30/2024, 12/03/2024, 01/10/2025, 03/19/2025, 04/14/2025, 04/23/2025, 06/03/2025, 06/25/2025, and 08/14/2025 by a Code Compliance Inspector revealed violation(s) of the City of Renton Municipal Code and Ordinances listed below. Compliance or corrective action must be completed by 8/29/2025. The violation(s) listed below are deemed a Class 1 Civil Infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW, and any such person shall be assessed a monetary penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per violation. Each day or portion of a day the violation(s) remain shall constitute a separate offense. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, a Criminal Citation MAY be issued [RMC1-10-3.E]. The penalty for a criminal Citation, upon a finding of guilt shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the first violation shall be five hundred dollars ($500), the second criminal violation shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of fifteen (15) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the second violation shall be six hundred twenty five dollars ($625), the third criminal violation for any individual shall have a mandatory minimum sentence of thirty (30) days in jail without the option of electronic home detention, and the minimum penalty for the third violation shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) [RMC1-10-7.A.2]. VIOLATION 1: Potential Vermin/Rodents Reported Date Latest Inspection Date Issued Date 8/14/25 8/14/25 8/14/25 Violation Note: It was reported that there is rodent activity on the property. Code Cited: RMC 4-5-130 IPMC Section 302.5 Exterior Property Areas: Rodent Harborage Code Text: RMC 4-5-130; IPMC Section 302.5 Rodent Harborage. Structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not injurious to human health. After elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. Corrective Action: Remove and dispose of properly all items that may cause vermin habitat. to : 21 AV1 V/ZI/ZS P.A. Page 1 of 4 VIOLATION 2: Outdoor Storage Residential Reported Date Latest Inspection Date Issued Date 7/11/24 8/14/25 7/11/24 Violation Note: Inspection on 08/14/2025 found cardboard boxes, plastic buckets, plastic tubs, plastic buckets, coolers, miscellaneous household cleaning materials, and other miscellaneous items stored out front of property. Code Cited: RMC 4-5-130.B.4 Amended IPMC Section 308.1-308.6 Outdoor Storage Code Text: 308.1 Purpose: The purpose of this section is to define and regulate the outdoor storage of materials on residential property while maintaining the character and use intended for single family residential neighborhoods. 308.2 Allowed residential outdoor storage: For RC and R-1 zoned properties, a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R-4, R-6, and R-8 zoned properties, a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R-10 and R-14 zoned properties, a maximum of one hundred feet (100') of area may be used for outdoor storage. Outdoor storage in excess of the above requirements is not permitted in the City of Renton. 308.3 Prohibited areas for outdoor storage: Outdoor storage is prohibited on residentially zoned property in the following areas: Front yards Side yards Slopes greater than fifteen percent (15%) Designated open spaces or restricted areas Critical areas, including wetland, streams and associated buffer areas 308.4 Emergency access: Outdoor storage areas shall not prevent emergency access to the residential structure or any other building. 308.5 Business related storage: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall not be owned by or used in any business or industry including a home occupation business. 308.6 Height limitations: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall be neatly stacked and not exceed a height of six feet (6'). Tarps may not be utilized for cover outdoor storage. Corrective Action: Your property is zoned as R-6, you are to consolidate outdoor storage to an area no larger than 200 square feet and remove all items from the front and side yards. This includes, but is not limited to cardboard boxes, plastic buckets, plastic tubs, plastic buckets, coolers, miscellaneous household cleaning materials, and other miscellaneous items stored out front of property. *THIS IS YOUR FINAL NOTICE BEFORE CRIMINAL ACTION IS TAKEN* Fees: Description Amount CODE -Second Violation Fee $200.00 Violation 2 Subtotal: $200.00 Page 2 of 4 VIOLATION 3: OWNER TO MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF LITTER Reported Date Latest Inspection Date Issued Date 7/11/24 8/14/25 7/11/24 Violation Note: Inspection on 08/14/2025 found paper pieces, cardboard pieces, and plastic bags in front of walkway to home. Code Cited: RMC 6-14-19 Code Text: Owner to maintain premises free of litter 6-14-19: The City of Renton Municipal Code has adopted regulations that state "the owner or person in control of any private property" shall at all times maintain the premises free of litter. Provided, however, that this section shall not prohibit the storage of litter in authorized private receptacles for collection. Corrective Action: Remove and properly dispose of all litter on the property such as paper pieces, cardboard pieces, and plastic bags. *THIS IS YOUR FINAL NOTICE BEFORE CRIMINAL ACTION IS TAKEN* Fees: Description Amount CODE -Second Violation Fee $200.00 Violation 3 Subtotal: $200.00 Total Amount Due: $400.00 Payment of$400.00 must be made within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Notice of Violation. All city codes listed on this Notice of Violation must be brought into compliance within fifteen (15) days of the date of this Notice of Violation. Invoice to follow. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I have issued this Notice of Violation on this date and at the location stated above. I certify that I believe by a preponderance of the evidence that the violator committed the above violation(s). Signed: cW.,2GEa, Date: 08/14/2025 Issued By:Sheila Madsen Code Compliance Inspector 425-430-7236 smadsen@rentonwa.gov Page 3 of 4 Code Case No: CODE24-000437 Date: 8/14/2025 Violation Address: Total Amount Due: $400 00 17040 123rd Ave SE NOTICE OF RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE VIOLATION The City has elected to establish a non-judicial hearing and determination system to enforce Renton Municipal Codes(RMC) civil code violations. Therefore a code violation penalty, consistent with RMC 1-3-2.P is imposed, not including any costs, fees or assessments. You may respond in the following manner: I deny creating, permitting to exist, maintaining or failing to eliminate the violation(s) and I am requesting a hearing to contest this Notice of Violation. Appeal requests must be received by the Renton City Clerk's office within 15 days of the date of this Notice of Violation. Please send me a hearing date. I promise to appear on that date. The administrator must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that I committed the violation. I understand that under RMC 1-3-2.G that the administrator shall decide whether the opportunity to be heard will be only in writing or in person, or both. The city is not required to call witnesses to testify at the hearing. Pursuant to RMC 1-3-2.K, failure to attend the scheduled hearing makes the Notice of Violation final, and I may be subject to additional costs if I fail to withdraw or resolve my appeal prior to the hearing date. I also understand that the city has not waived any rights or remedies under the law. Appeals should be mailed to: City of Renton Attention: City Clerk 1055 S Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 ❑ I admit that I have created, permitted to exist, maintained or failed to eliminate the violation(s)and do not need or want any kind of hearing. As a result, I have enclosed a check or money order(do not send cash) in the amount of$ . I understand I am required to bring the property into compliance with City of Renton Municipal Code. I also understand that if compliance is not achieved I may be issued additional Notice of Violation with increasing penalties, and or criminally prosecuted. NSF checks will be treated as failure to respond. Payment should be made to: City of Renton Attention: 1st Floor Finance 1055 S Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 Complete information below: (PLEASE PRINT/ Name: g, (J7CIYdL ff e J 6' 2 to el 3Street or P.O. Box: v ��5 City: 17.gri7(!'1 State: W v\ Zip: ('r-r - y(� Telephone: Home Z06 •(4/6Worrk': Email: V eu/01r �64( lS`"' 4 Ci 0 liyt Signature of Violator: Date: Page 4 of 4